Both sides here are claiming victory and both point to Latino voters as an important part of their success. Now, along with community organizers, political activists and labor unions, she’s helping thousands of young Latinos in the traditionally red Central Valley make that a reality. Shawn Wisley says the recall came down to one thing in the Central Valley: COVID-related mandates. AdvertisementAnd he believes mandates helped fuel Central Valley anger at Newsom, that they’re a big reason the recall was so close. “In Fresno County, if you get to the Clovis side of things, you’ll see nary a mask,” he said.

Source: Los Angeles Times September 18, 2021 22:22 UTC